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Studying the Earth
Getting Started in Basic Earth Science
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5th Grade
10/06/2013

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Meteorologist
Definition
Scientist who studies air and weather.
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Geology
Definition
The study of Earth's land, including the surface of the Earth and the inside of the Earth; history of the Earth.
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Earth Science
Definition
The study of the Earth's land, water, and air and outer space.
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Geologist
Definition
Scientist who studies the solid parts of the Earth and how they change.
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Meteorology
Definition
The study of Earth's air, including weather.
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Submersible
Definition
A small under water research vessel.
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Oceanography
Definition
The study of the Earth's oceans, including what they contain and how they react with the air.
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Astronomy
Definition
The study of outer space, including planets, stars, and other objects in space.
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Oceanographer
Definition
Scientist who studies the ocean.
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Model
Definition
Representation of how something looks or works
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Map
Definition
Drawing that shows part of the Earth's surface as seen from above.
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Legend
Definition
List of map symbols and their meanings.
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Compass Rose
Definition
Part of the map that shows the major compass directions
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7
Definition
The Earth has _____ continents
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Australia
Definition
The Smallest continent
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Asia
Definition
The largest continent
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Land
Definition
30% of the Earth's surface
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Water
Definition
70% of the Earth's surface
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Earth's Oceans
Definition
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Artic, Southern
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Pacific Ocean
Definition
Earth's largest ocean
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Axis
Definition
Imaginary line through the Earth connecting the north poles to the south poles
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Rotation
Definition
Spinning of the Earth
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Standard Time Zone
Definition
Area that has the same clock time
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